Credit: The Associated Press

Devils' Patrik Elias, of Czech Republic (26) puts the puck between the legs of Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec, of Czech Republic (31), as he scores the winning goal during a shoot out after overtime in an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J., Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Credit: The Associated Press

Fans celebrate with New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta (11) after his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Newark, N.J., Sunday, March 10, 2013.

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NEWARK, N.J. — Johan Hedberg didn't have time to get down on himself after being lifted for the second time this past week.

With Martin Brodeur still sidelined with a sore back and the New Jersey Devils in the midst of a slide, Hedberg needed to rebound. That's exactly what he did on Sunday night against the Winnipeg Jets.

Hedberg made 23 saves and stopped all three Winnipeg attempt in the shootout to lead the Devils to a 3-2 victory, only their second win in nine games without Brodeur.